Educating the Whole Student

Dean Tim Foster

A Bowdoin education extends beyond the classroom into the residence and dining halls, onto the playing fields and performance stages, and into student and local community organizations and the Maine outdoors. Our focus is on the education of the whole person so Bowdoin graduates can “be at home in all lands and all ages.” Some of the finest teachers can be fellow students, particularly in matters of personal and character development, clarity of thought and judgment, leadership growth, tolerance of and interest in differences, and a readiness to serve the common good. By bringing students together in these many venues and thoughtfully building and investing in a vibrant co-curricular life, we define who we are and reveal what makes the Bowdoin experience so special and enduring.

Health Services serves the health care needs of the Bowdoin student community. We are here to promote the health and well being of Bowdoin College students by providing primary health care and educational outreach.Learn more »

BowdoinCollegeoffers an excellent academic preparation for a career in the health professions, and each student receives assistance in selecting an appropriate path through the curriculum. Health Professions Advising helps undergraduates and alumni investigate their options in health care and guides and supports candidates through the application process to graduate professional programs.Learn more »

The Joseph McKeen Center for the Common Good provides opportunities for students to discover the ways in which their talents, passions and academic pursuits can be used for the benefit of society through community engagement.Learn more »

Multicultural life at Bowdoin College is defined by the efforts of our student organizations. The groups not only provide support and understanding for their members, but also bring new cultural and religious perspectives to the entire Bowdoin campus. Learn more »

Whether pursuing independent study, conquering stage fright, or embarking upon an off-campus study program on the other side of the world, Bowdoin students' spirit of discovery is alive and well. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the Outing Club. Over 300 members, more than 100 excursions per year — let the adventure begin! Learn more »

The Office of Religious and Spiritual life at Bowdoin provides support and guidance for students and groups involved in religious activities, faith traditions, and personal spiritual growth. Learn more »

The Resource Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity provides support to Bowdoin's gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and straight populations. It is dedicated to educating the campus community about sexuality and gender identity and offers an array of educational brochures.Learn more »

Residential Life office is committed to supporting the learning process that takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. We foster healthy and safe residence halls, College Houses, and apartments, which comprise our residential community.Learn more »

Safety & Security provides 24-hour service and protection to the Bowdoin community with a staff of 22 full-time and 10 part-time officers. Security officers are generally assigned to campus patrol operations, the communications center, and to the Museum of Art.Learn more »

Student Activities Office is student-centered and provides students with leadership development opportunities via more than 100 student-run organizations and various types of co-curricular programming.Learn more »

Funded through the U.S. Department of Education, Upward Bound is a program that helps high school students get into & succeed in college. These students are the first generation in their family to graduate from college.Learn more »

The mission of the Bowdoin College Women's Resource Center is to support and enhance the academic, personal, and extracurricular development of women at Bowdoin, and to build awareness of gender issues existing on campus and in society. Learn more »